Singley Collection

Lily Pond, Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, Mo. U. S. A. 1897. Creator: BL Singley
Lily Pond, Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, Mo. U.S.A. 1897. Tower Grove Park in St Louis, Missouri, opened in 1875. It was laid out on land donated to the city by British-born botanist Henry Shaw

Cactus Garden, Cragin Place, Lake Worth, Florida, c1900. Creator: BL Singley
Cactus Garden, Cragin Place, Lake Worth, Florida, c1900. Desert-themed garden composed of cacti and agaves, in Florida, USA. Stereocard by Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours

Rounding the curves on Marshall Pass, Colorado, USA, 1898. Artist: BL Singley
Rounding the curves on Marshall Pass, Colorado, USA, 1898. Detail from a stereoscopic card. The railway line over Marshall Pass was completed in 1881 for the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroads

The Great Pagoda of Tanjore (Thanjavur), India, 1902. Artist: BL Singley
The Great Pagoda of Tanjore (Thanjavur), India, 1902. Stereoscopic slide. Detail

The Mahratta durbar hall, Palace of the Princess of Tanjore, Tanjore (Thanjavur), India, 1901. Artist: BL Singley
The Mahratta durbar hall, Palace of the Princess of Tanjore, Tanjore (Thanjavur), India, 1901. Stereoscopic slide, detail

An elephant fountain, Madura, India, 1901. Artist: BL Singley
An elephant fountain, Madura, India, 1901. Stereoscopic slide. Detail

A market in Ahmedabad, India, 1902. Artist: BL Singley
A market in Ahmedabad, India, 1902. Stereoscopic slide. Detail

Harvesting sugar cane, Rio Pedro, Porto Rico, 1900. Artist: BL Singley
Harvesting sugar cane, Rio Pedro, Porto Rico, 1900. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A cotton plantation, Rome, Georgia, USA, 1898. Artist: BL Singley
A cotton plantation, Rome, Georgia, USA, 1898. In 1898, Georgia produced half as much cotton as India, and as much cotton as China. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The Bowery, New York, USA, 1900. Artist: BL Singley
The Bowery, New York, 1900. The Bowery is the name of a street and a small neighbourhood in the southern portion of the New York City borough of Manhattan

A bronze statue of Buddha, Kamakura, Japan, 1900s. Artist: BL Singley
A bronze statue of Buddha, Kamakura, Japan, 1900s. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Three Japanese women, Japan, 1905. Artist: BL Singley
Three Japanese women, Japan, 1905. Stereoscopic card. Detail

A Japanese kago, occupant and carriers, Japan, 1905. Artist: BL Singley
A Japanese kago, occupant and carriers, Japan, 1905. A kago is a basic, undecorated palanquin (a traditional form of transport). Stereoscopic card. Detail

The sacred road to Nikko, Japan, 1905. Artist: BL Singley
The sacred road to Nikko, Japan, 1905. The road is lined on both sides with grand cryptomerias (cedars). Stereoscopic card. Detail

Osua Temple, Nagasaki, Japan, 1901. Artist: BL Singley
Osua Temple, Nagasaki, Japan, 1901. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Japanese maids in a garden, 1904. Artist: BL Singley
Japanese maids in a garden, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

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"Journeying through Time and Place: The Artistic Lens of BL Singley" Step into the enchanting world captured by BL Singley, a visionary artist who transported viewers to diverse corners of the globe. In 1897, Singley's lens focused on the serene Lily Pond at Tower Grove Park in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. The delicate ripples mirrored nature's tranquility. Venturing further south to Lake Worth, Florida circa 1900, Singley unveiled the vibrant Cactus Garden at Cragin Place. Each prickly plant stood as a testament to resilience amidst arid landscapes. Traveling across continents brought us to Cairo, Egypt in 1899 where we marveled at the intricate Interior of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Every brushstroke revealed reverence for Islamic architecture and its spiritual significance. The rugged beauty of Marshall Pass in Colorado beckoned us next in 1898. As our eyes followed the winding curves depicted by Singley's skilled hand, we felt an exhilarating sense of adventure coursing through our veins. In India during 1902, we found ourselves captivated by The Great Pagoda of Tanjore (Thanjavur). Its towering presence whispered tales from centuries past while showcasing Indian craftsmanship at its finest. Adjacent to this grandeur lay The Mahratta durbar hall within the Palace of the Princess of Tanjore (Thanjavur), transporting us back to regal splendor during 1901. We could almost hear echoes from opulent gatherings that once graced these halls. Madura came alive before our eyes with an elephant fountain immortalized by Singley's artistry in 1901. Water cascaded gracefully from each trunk as if paying homage to ancient traditions rooted deep within Indian culture. A bustling market scene unfolded before us upon reaching Ahmedabad in India during 1902 – a symphony composed with vibrant colors and animated gestures that epitomized the essence of daily life.